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Navigational satellites, space missions planned: Chidambaram

New Delhi, Feb 17 IANS | 1 year ago

Finance Minister P. Chidambaram Monday announced several flight tests, and launch of navigational satellites and space missions for 2014-15.

"India joined a handful of countries when it launched the Mars Orbiter Mission. We now have the capability in launch vehicle technology, cryogenics, navigation, meteorological and communication satellites, and are largely self-reliant," he said.